After Cao Cao finished speaking, he was full of domineering. Even though he was already in trouble now, he was still full of confidence in the future.
After Xun Yu and others heard this, they also laughed sincerely. This is the lord in their hearts, the Cao Cao who will never be depressed.
"My lord is absolutely right. Just take a look at this childish plan and it won't have any effect. Why should I care about it?"
Cheng Yu's words made Xun Yu and others agree. What else can Lu Bu's letter do besides making Cao Cao angry and angry with them?
But then, Cao Cao became a little strange.
"However, I know Gongtai's temper very well, and such disgusting words probably did not come from him.
I'm afraid he wanted to kill me, so how could he praise me so much? "
Lu Bu's letter begins with Cao Gong, saying that he is capable of both literary and military skills, a capable minister in governing the world, and a hero in troubled times. He wiped out the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou and formed Qingzhou soldiers.
Nowadays, the troops are strong and strong, fighting in the south and north, with no disadvantages. There are fierce generals like clouds and advisers like rain.
Anyway, it is how to make people feel comfortable, what is like the Wen Quxing and Wu Quxing in the sky descending to earth together, and the admiration is like the water of the Yellow River, flowing endlessly.
He also said that it was Lu Bu's fault that he attacked Yanzhou from the front. He didn't react at the time, which was the reason why the two families were unhappy, so he apologized again.
Finally, he talked about the elite soldiers and generals under his command, and said that he would take these elite soldiers and generals, as well as the wealthy Xuzhou, to join him.
He also promised that after joining Cao Cao, he would never lead any troops. Everything from Fang Tian Hua Ji to red rabbit horses would be handed over to Cao Cao.
As long as we can arrange a place for him to rest and give him some money and food so that he can have enough food and clothing, there are absolutely no other requirements.
Finally, Cao Cao praised him fiercely.
When Cao Cao first read the letter, he thought it was Chen Gong's trick to trick him into going to Xuzhou. With these words, Cao Cao thought he was talking about him in a strange way, so he was angry.
Now that Cao Cao thinks about it, it's not possible. He knows Chen Gong's temperament very well. He wanted Chen Gong to praise Cao Cao so shamelessly. It was impossible even before, let alone now, when Chen Gong hates him so much. .
Then a thought appeared in Cao Cao's mind: Did Lu Bu force Chen Gong to write this?
After all, such a simple surrender plan can be seen through at a glance. There is no way it could have been done by Chen Gong, because it is too straightforward and too simple.
Xun Yu and others looked at Cao Cao who had calmed down and gradually became agitated, and immediately panicked.
"My lord, it's unbelievable! Even if this is not written by Chen Gongtai, this handwriting must be his, Chen Gongtai's.
And Chen Gongtai knew his lord's temperament well, so he must have deliberately come to test his lord. If the lord went there, he would definitely fall into the trap and be ambushed by Lu Bu.
Please, my lord, think twice! "
Xun Yu finished speaking in a hurry. He was really afraid that Cao Cao would think this way. How could he not know Cao Cao's character?
Xun Yu can guarantee that Cao Cao would not believe Lu Bu's letter if the level of tactics used was higher. But now it is just too simple, and Cao Cao becomes suspicious.
Thinking of this, Xun Yu had to admire Chen Gong. This plan was basically based on Cao Cao's temper.
And what is described in the letter simply makes people think about it.
With tens of thousands of elite soldiers and fierce generals, and a prosperous Xuzhou with them, plus the current situation in Yanzhou, who wouldn't be tempted to see it?
Cheng Yu on the side also quickly spoke up.
"My lord, if Lu Bu really wants to seek refuge with my lord, I dare to ask my lord, why would he come to seek refuge with my lord?
Yanzhou was first hit by a severe drought, and now it is suffering from a locust plague and is in short supply of food.
As for Lu Bu, he also had strong soldiers and strong generals, and Lu Bu's own military strength was no less than that of his lord.
Moreover, Xuzhou is rich and has no shortage of money and food. Why does Lu Bu come to seek refuge with his lord? "
Cheng Yu's words made him a lot smarter. He knew that it was difficult to persuade, so it was better to let Cao Cao think for himself. Now that he was not even as good as Lu Bu, why did Lu Bu come to seek refuge with Cao Cao?
Although these words were very heartbreaking, they calmed Cao Cao down. It was Cheng Yu who said it, and he couldn't find a way to reply for a while.
But at this time, Mao Jie on the other side slowly spoke.
"Is there a possibility that this is true?
Whether it was what Wen Ruo said or Zhong De said, Chen Gong must have been able to think about why he was still like this?
Is it possible that these words were spoken by Lu Bu and forced Chen Gong to write them?
And although he has captured Xuzhou now, he will face Liu Bei's counterattack at any time. When the time comes, coupled with Yuan Shu's troops, Lu Bu may not be able to stop him.
Moreover, it is precisely because Yanzhou is short of food now that there is no guarantee that the lord will not take a fancy to Xuzhou's food. If the lord sends troops then, he, Lu Bu, will be really in danger.
If this is the case, Lu Bu might not be worried about his own life. "
After Mao Jie said this, Cao Cao's silent heart suddenly became active again, and what Mao Jie said, Cao Cao also thought was possible.
At this time, Cao Cao was really in trouble. After extensive analysis, it was now possible that both situations were possible, and Cao Cao really wanted to capture Xuzhou and use Xuzhou's food to tide over the current difficulties.
Xun Yu on the side was even more anxious.
"My lord, Xiao Xian's words are completely false, how can you believe them!
Now that Yanzhou has not yet been fully controlled, and every place needs to be pacified, the Lord's army now only has tens of thousands of troops. If a large army is left to defend Yanzhou, there will be even fewer troops.
Chen Gongtai would not be unaware of this situation, and even if Lu Bu were to surrender, Yuan Gongtai would be more likely to be the one to surrender.
Now, the lord is not as good as Yuan Gongdao in terms of strength and family background, so why would Lu Bu come to join the lord?
Please, my lord, think twice! "
Xun Yu was very sad. In his opinion, this was a trick. Although it was very simple and straightforward, it was based on Cao Cao's weakness.
Moreover, Lu Bu could not think of any reason to seek refuge with Cao Cao. What did Cao Cao have that made Lu Bu worthy of seeking refuge with him?
It is precisely because of this that Xun Yu firmly believes that this letter is Chen Gong's trick on Cao Cao.
As for what Xun Yu said was a bit explicit, Cao Cao did not blame him, because those were facts, and he was indeed not as good as Yuan Shu now.
As for Lu Bu, Cao Cao also thought that this was Chen Gong's trick, but after Mao Jie said it, there was a voice in Cao Cao's mind telling him: What if?
What if Lu Bu really wants to take refuge with him?
At this time, Mao Jie also knew that he had said the wrong thing.
"Lord, as I said before, although it is possible, it is indeed very small. As Wen Ruo said, Chen Gongtai is too familiar with us. It is impossible for him to be unaware of these situations.
I almost misled the lord, so please punish me. "
Cao Cao immediately walked over and helped Mao Jie up.
"Why should Xiaoxian be like this? Now Cao can't make up his mind, so he needs you to help him think of something. Xiaoxian has his own opinion, so why is he wrong?
If you have an idea, just say it, let everyone discuss it together, and then decide what to do.
Xiaoxian, please don't do this. From now on, you can't hide it. If you think about it, just say it. Don't be afraid, Cao is not that kind of narrow-minded person. "
After Cao Cao finished speaking, Mao Jie also smiled, feeling equally moved in his heart.
